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Updates from the Northern Alberta Medical Program
Celebrating the Class of 2030: White Coat Ceremony
On September 25, the Northern Alberta Medical Program (NAMP) Class of 2030 celebrated an important milestone in their medical education with their White Coat Ceremony.
The White Coat Ceremony marks a meaningful rite of passage, symbolizing students’ entry into the medical profession and their commitment to compassionate, ethical and patient-centered care. Receiving their first white coat represents the beginning of their journey toward becoming healthcare professionals and serving the communities they will one day care for.
Congratulations to the NAMP Class of 2030! We are proud to celebrate this important milestone with you and look forward to following you throughout your medical journey.
Professional Standards Ceremony: A Commitment to Excellence
NAMP medical students recently participated in the University of Alberta Professional Standards Ceremony, marking an important milestone in their journey into the medical profession.
Students publicly recited and signed the Professional Standards Code, committing to the values that guide their future practice, including honesty, confidentiality, respect, integrity and professional responsibility.
The ceremony represents the beginning of a lifelong commitment to providing ethical, compassionate and professional care.
A special thank you to our dignitaries, Invest Grande Prairie, the City of Grande Prairie, the County of Grande Prairie, multiple Community Partners and our MLAs for joining us in celebrating this meaningful milestone and supporting the next generation of physicians in Northern Alberta.
NAMP Class of 2030 Takes Part in the 2026 Harvest Tour
The South Peace Professional Attraction and Retention Committee (SPPARC) is a regional community organization dedicated to attracting, supporting and retaining healthcare professionals in Alberta’s South Peace region.
NAMP extends a sincere thank you to SPPARC for welcoming and hosting our Class of 2030 students during the 2026 Harvest Tour. Opportunities like this allow students to connect with communities across Northern Alberta, learn more about local healthcare and lifestyle and experience firsthand the important role physicians play in rural and regional communities.
Thank You to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation
NAMP extends its sincere thanks to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation for including Northern Alberta Medical Program students and the NAMP team in its recent Physician Appreciation Evening.
The event provided a wonderful opportunity to connect with and celebrate the physicians who contribute so meaningfully to the health and well-being of our northern communities. We are grateful to the Foundation for fostering these connections and for welcoming our medical learners into the evening’s celebrations.
Join Us This Fall for NAMP Faculty Development
Join us this fall at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital for the Northern Alberta Medical Program's Faculty Development event. Taking place October 23-24, this expanded day-and-a-half, in-person gathering will bring together physician and non-physician educators from across the region for learning, collaboration, and connection.
Participants will explore practical topics such as teaching in busy clinical settings, providing effective feedback, academic integrity, and curriculum mapping. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration details—we look forward to learning together!
NAMP Research Day – Save the Date!
NAMP is excited to host its first NAMP Research Day on Friday, November 20, from 4:30–7:30 p.m. at the GPRH Auditorium.
The evening will highlight medical research across Northern Alberta, featuring local research presentations, a student poster showcase and a keynote presentation on “Non-Traditional Approaches to Research and Publication.” The event will also provide an opportunity for NAMP students, faculty, researchers and healthcare professionals to connect and explore research happening across the region.
Save the date! Program and registration details will be shared soon.
Meet the Team
I’m excited to join NAMP as the Teacher Development and Support Coordinator and bring my passion for education and learning to the team!
With 26 years in education, I’ve had the privilege of wearing many hats—from classroom teacher to instructional coach to principal. My academic journey began with a degree in science and education and continues to grow. I love seeing how curiosity, creativity and engagement in learning can make a difference in the classroom.
I’m passionate about creating engaging, supportive classroom experiences for both facilitators and students. I look forward to learning, collaborating and discovering all that we can accomplish together at NAMP.
Rochelle McDonald - Teacher Development and Support Coordinator
Are you conducting research and interested in hosting a student for shadowing? Clinics or physicians involved in research who would like to offer student shadowing opportunities are welcome to email us at namptssr@ualberta.ca to discuss possibilities.
NAMP Opportunities
The Northern Alberta Medical Program has a number of exciting opportunities for faculty, administrative support staff and preceptors!
Questions?
We would love to hear from you!
Contact the NAMP team at: NAMPInformation@ualberta.ca
